Old Tappan's primary active-recreation complex, with fields, playground/recreation uses and seasonal community activity.
Stone Point Park · Oakes Park · Golf · History · Northern Valley · Tappan NY
Visit Old Tappan, New Jersey
Old Tappan is best experienced as a quiet Northern Valley day-trip community: municipal parks, a nine-hole public golf course, historic family cemeteries, neighborhood dining and easy access to the Revolutionary War landmarks of Tappan, New York.
The borough does not have a conventional hotel district. Overnight visitors generally use nearby Pearl River, Orangeburg or Montvale.
What to see & do in Old Tappan
Central Avenue · Old Tappan
Landscaped neighborhood park and summer-event setting. The borough's 2026 calendar included free Wednesday concerts here throughout July.
83 DeWolf Road · 201-767-1199
Borough-owned nine-hole golf course with annual passes and public daily-fee access under current operating policies.
84 DeWolf Avenue
Small historic family cemetery connected with early Old Tappan families and veterans.
Compact town-center corridor for coffee, meals, bubble tea, pizza, sushi, shopping and everyday services.
56 Russell Avenue · 201-664-3499
Community programs, BCCLS resources and a practical indoor stop during a local visit.
2026 community events
The Borough's official 2026 calendar includes the Memorial Day Parade, town-wide garage sale weekend, Hooked on Fishing, July concerts at Oakes Park, senior events and an October paper-shredding event.
Still ahead after September 5: the published calendar includes a Senior Lunch & Learn on September 24, Paper Shredding on October 10, a Senior Thanksgiving Lunch on November 19 and a Senior Holiday Party Lunch on December 10. Verify changes on the live borough calendar.
Borough Calendar & Updates
Easy nearby additions
20 Livingston Avenue · Tappan, NY
Revolutionary War landmark and the oldest surviving building in Rockland County, associated with George Washington and the Major John André episode.
Old Tappan's New York neighbor preserves a compact historic district with Revolutionary-era sites and markers.
Nearby Bergen County communities provide additional restaurants, shopping and recreation within a short drive.
Where to stay near Old Tappan
No conventional in-town hotel was confirmed in the September 2026 review. Private vacation rentals may appear from time to time, but their availability is too volatile for permanent NJTGO lodging inventory.
500 Veterans Memorial Drive · Pearl River, NY 10965 · 845-735-9000
Full-service hotel with restaurant, indoor pool, meeting/event space and complimentary self-parking.
3 Stevens Way · Orangeburg, NY 10962 · 845-359-5200
All-suite hotel with full kitchens, complimentary breakfast and indoor pool; useful for longer stays.
100 Chestnut Ridge Road · Montvale, NJ 07645 · 201-391-7700
Bergen County hotel with meeting space, fitness facilities and on-site dining.
NJTGO lodging policy: hotels are listed factually for planning. Direct hotel websites, booking links, room rates, photos and promotional placements are paid/enhanced features.
Transportation & getting around
Old Tappan's suburban street network makes a car the most practical way to combine local parks, golf, dining and nearby Tappan/Pearl River destinations.
Bus Route 165 serves the wider Old Hook Road/Westwood corridor. Verify current stops and schedules before relying on transit.
Nearby Pascack Valley Line stations include Westwood, Hillsdale, Park Ridge and Montvale.
Coach USA currently identifies Route 14 as having no service until further notice, so visitors should not plan around it without rechecking.
Parking & practical notes
Use designated public parking and follow posted restrictions, especially during organized sports and events.
Golf-course parking is intended for golfers, diners and authorized visitors to the municipal facility.
Private shopping-center parking is intended for customers and tenants; do not treat it as general event parking.
A simple Old Tappan day trip
Start with a round of golf or a relaxed recreation stop.
Choose from the current Food & Drink guide.
Cross into New York for DeWint House and nearby Revolutionary War history.
Finish at an Old Tappan restaurant or nearby Northern Valley dining spot.
Reach visitors coming to Old Tappan
Hotels, attractions, event organizers, restaurants and visitor-service businesses can use enhanced NJTGO placement.
Visitor AdvertisingVisitor, event, lodging and transportation information reviewed September 2026. Verify time-sensitive schedules, fees, event dates and hotel policies before traveling.